MESSAGE FROM TIM WEBSTER

To all Alpine and Tiger enthusiasts.

I am working on a little project with a couple of fellows I know from the Tiger online forum. The idea is to recreate a few sets of the bases that were used to mount the “Sparto” reverse lights that were a stock accessory on our cars.

My research indicates that they were mainly fitted to early Alpines and Tigers. They are listed in the Book of Norman as a stock accessory and (in my opinion at least) are very cool looking.

These lights are quite rare. The bases are even rarer. My American friends have built a prototype of the bases and would like to produce a few sets. Unfortunately they are labour intensive to make as they have a rather complex shape to match the contours of the rear valance.. Obviously the more folks that sign on the cheaper the cost will become although they will still be pricey.

If any of you are interested in getting a set of these now would be a good chance. It is not something you would want to undertake on your own as it would be cost prohibitive.

Another interesting angle on this is where the correct “factory” mounting position might have been. The is a picture in the B of N the has them inboard the overriders. On the other hand check out the attached picture from an early accessory brochure that has them way on the outside. As far as I can figure this picture is a drawing so may have been subject to artistic license. Please check out the other photos.

If you have any input to provide or are interested in securing a set now might be the time.

I’m at crabco@shaw.ca.

Regards,

Tim Webster